Quick Facts

Students who wish to pursue a Masters degree, a transition certificate, or a graduate
certificate at SPSU are admitted to the School of Graduate Studies. The admissions
requirements are outlined below.

What are the qualifications I must possess in order to be considered for admission
into a graduate program at SPSU?

You must have:

Graduated from a regionally accredited institution with a bachelor's degree

Some departments require the GRE or GMAT. See admissions requirements for the specific
major you are interested in for details.

What if I don't meet these qualifications?

If you do not meet the criteria above, you might still be admitted, but a committee
will review your overall application and make a determination based on:

Your undergraduate work,

Your professional industry experience,

Any other indicators that might point to your potential to succeed. You may submit
anything you feel might help the committee to understand your background for consideration.

If you are admitted by the review committee, you will be admitted on probation. If
you attain a 3.0 GPA at SPSU after 9 hours of graduate work (or three courses) you
will be removed from probation and will be allowed to continue as a graduate student.
If you do not attain a 3.0 GPA after 9 hours, your academic record will be reviewed
and you may be dismissed.

What documents should I submit in order to be considered for admission?

In order for an application to be complete, all required documents must be submitted
and evaluated.

An application for admission to a graduate program

An official transcript from each college previously attended

Three letters of recommendation from faculty, work supervisors, clients, or professional
colleagues

A description of relevant work experience, if applicable

A Statement of Purpose, describing professional career goals and how completion of
the graduate program will help achieve them

If you are an international student, see the special section in this catalog for additional requirements.

Are the graduate programs at SPSU eligible for federal and other types of financial
aid?

Yes.

Are the graduate programs at SPSU accredited?

Yes. Southern Polytechnic State University is an accredited, coeducational, residential
university offering associate, bachelor, and Masters degrees.

Southern Polytechnic State University is regionally accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Telephone: 404-679-4501)

The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accredits the
Master of Business Administration.

When do I have to have my application and other documents submitted in order to be
considered for the coming term?

SPSU uses a rolling admission process. This means you can apply at any time up until
the term has started. However, the number of seats in each program is limited and
you are encouraged to apply early in order to be assured of there being sufficient
space. You will dramatically decrease the chances of having problems with your admission and your application for financial
aid if you will meet the following priority deadlines:

Fall Term: July 1st

Spring Term: November 1st

Summer Term: April 1st

Some departments require much earlier applications in order to meet review board requirements.

In order for an application to be complete, all required documents must be submitted
and evaluated. If, for some reason, you cannot assemble all of your documents in time,
submit the materials you have and then follow up with other documents when they become
available. The earlier you have everything submitted before a term starts, the easier
it will be to have a seamless and trouble-free start to your academic pursuit.